Employee Relations ManagerFreelancer.com

Freelancer.com is hiring a Employee Relations Manager to be based in our Manila office. Twelve-time Webby award-winning Freelancer.com is the world's largest freelancing and crowdsourcing marketplace, which connects millions of employers to freelancers across the globe.
Employee Relations Manager will be responsible for the implementation of all government rules and regulations pertaining to labor standards and working conditions. In this role you will serve as initial point of contact for advice, problem resolution, and facilitation in the areas of employee relations employee discipline, advise both employees and management regarding employee relations policies, procedures, and documentation; researches, identifies, and analyzes specific employee relations concerns and makes appropriate recommendations.
Requirements
3 years previous experience in a similar role (ideally for a technology company)
Has a high level of emotional intelligence
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Solid understanding of HR practices and labor legislation
Takes initiative, is pragmatic and is self-motivated
Previous experience writing and revising company policies
Previous experience evaluating and resolving employee relations
Responsibilities:
Serve as initial point of advice, problem resolution, and facilitation in the areas of employee relations, employee discipline; advises both employees and management regarding employee relations policies, procedures, and documentation; researches, identifies, and analyzes specific employee relations concerns and makes appropriate recommendations.
Handle admin cases investigation and recommend corrective action to the management. Tasks include, but not limited to, preparing and issuing NTEs, Disciplinary Action Forms, Return-to-Work Orders, Notice of Decision etc.
Serve as the point of contact between the Freelancer.com legal team and consulting lawyers for any legal advice and appropriate actions for administrative/labor cases.
Evaluate and resolve employee relations, labor relations, and work-related problems. Explain and provide HR consultative support to employees and managers.
Audit benefit accounts (such as SSS, Pag-IBIG, Philhealth, HMO, life insurance) and examine records to ensure compliance with government standards and regulations
Responsible for HMO and Life Insurance administration and policies, including liaising with brokers and partners
Write/revise company policies, code of conduct, data privacy and other legal documents. Implement company policies and ensure all employees are compliant including conducting training/education sessions about policies.
Manage the employee health and safety in the workplace (Occupational Safety and Health), including but not limited to, clinic management, emergency and safety situations in accordance to labor policy and workplace health standards.
Assist with developing and implementing a great place to work actions plans like company events/engagement.
Promote positive employee relations - interacts and develops rapport with employees, suitable for a Manager and officer of the company, to create a productive work environment.
Other duties and special projects as directed by the People Operations Head and/or Senior Management.
Benefits
This won't be a cog-in-the-machine job; you will be joining a global technology company that is a meritocracy, so if you are looking to make a difference and be rewarded for your efforts, this is the place for you.
You will be part of a Manila based Talent team with a wider Talent team based in Sydney.
We also offer a fun atmosphere working with smart people in an awesome office with fully-stocked kitchens, social events, hackathons, and more.
Freelancer.com

Metro Manila
Permanent
Full-time